Montgomery close to Catahoula well project approval

City officials in Montgomery are one step closer to securing a new water source for area residents and businesses.

Bids for a Catahoula well project will be reviewed when Montgomery City Council meets at 7 p.m. this evening at Montgomery City Hall, located at 101 Old Plantersville Road.

The goal of the project is to find a new source of fresh water for the community and decrease reliance on groundwater as mandated by the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. The city has estimated the cost of the project at approximately $3 million, which will ultimately be covered by water use fees by area residents and businesses.

Bids for the project in Montgomery were received and opened Monday morning from Alsay Incorporated, Weisinger Incorporated and Lance Christian Company, according to city secretary Carol Langley. The bids will be reviewed and possibly finalized at the city council meeting tonight.

Also on the agenda is a consideration and possible action on approval of a Copsync agreement, presented by Montgomery Police Chief Royce Goodson and city attorney Bryan Fowler.

Copsync is the nation’s largest law enforcement database and safety alert system that offers real-time access to a wide range of information - including arrest and incident information related to law enforcement and emergency situations.

City officials will also consider and possibly act on approval of an ordinance on outdoor burning within city limits as well as possible street closings for the upcoming antique show and the Montgomery Madness 5k Run.